SEN Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education - Bristol; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Salisbury to support students with special educational needs. This role requires patience and empathy, providing both personal care and educational assistance. Ideal candidates are nurturing, flexible, and preferably have experience working with children who have ASD, SLD, or PMLD. Competitive daily pay and ongoing support from dedicated consultants are offered.

Benefits

Excellent weekly pay

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Pension contributions

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in education or care is preferred.
• Willing to develop behaviour management strategies.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with a wide range of needs.
• Assist with personal care and moving & handling.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.

Skills

Patient

Empathy

Flexibility

Behaviour management strategies

Support for ASD, SLD, PMLD

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - SEN School, Salisbury

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join a warm, supportive, and specialist SEN school in the Salisbury area. This role is ideal for someone who is patient, empathetic, confident, and passionate about helping children with additional needs grow in confidence, independence, and learning.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide support to pupils with a wide range of needs, including ASD, SLD, PMLD, and communication difficulties.
• Assist with personal care, moving and handling, and the use of hoists when required.
• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them access learning throughout the school day.
• Adapt calmly to changes in behaviour, routine, or emotional regulation.
• Build strong, trusting relationships that promote engagement, wellbeing, and progress.

About the School

This specialist SEN setting caters for pupils aged 4 to 19 with complex and diverse needs. As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll be part of a school that:

• Provides small class groups with personalised support.
• Offers a nurturing, inclusive environment where every pupil is celebrated for their individuality.
• Delivers a tailored curriculum focused on communication, life skills, independence, and emotional development.
• Has access to a range of specialist and therapeutic services.
• Has a committed, friendly staff team working closely to support every child's unique needs.

The school is easily accessible from Amesbury, Wilton, Downton, and surrounding areas.

Requirements

To be considered for this Learning Support Assistant role, you should:

• Be patient, flexible, and nurturing.
• Ideally have experience supporting children or young people (education or care).
• Have your own transport (desirable due to location).
• Be comfortable working with pupils who require 1:1 and small-group support.
• Have or be willing to develop behaviour management strategies.
• Be familiar with needs such as ASD, SLD, PMLD (beneficial).
• Be willing to support with personal care and moving & handling.
• Be open to completing relevant CPD training.
• Preferably hold a DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.

Salary

£88.92-£91 Per day, depending on experience, training, and qualifications.

What Vision for Education Offer

As a valued member of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent weekly pay via PAYE.
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability & criteria).
• Pension contributions (qualifying period applies).
• Full AWR compliance for fair pay and conditions.
• A generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants must hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

How to Apply

Apply via this website with your up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please call (phone number removed) or email